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Sonoma County Fire Relief & Battle of the Brews

  • Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion 1350 Bennett Valley Road Santa Rosa, CA, 95404 United States (map)

Brought to you by our partner club, Santa Rosa #50.

The Sonoma County Fire Relief Beer Event, to be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, will celebrate all things craft beer at the biggest beer event Sonoma County’s ever seen—for one time only! Brought to you by the group that has hosted Battle of the Brews, Sonoma County’s Premier Craft Beer Event™ since 1996, all proceeds will benefit groups and organizations aiding Sonoma County wildfire victims during the rebuilding and recovery effort. Website: www.FireReliefBeerEvent.com

We have two ticket types for your consideration:

1. VIP Craft Cup Ticket

The Sonoma County Fire Relief Beer Event will continue Battle of the Brews’ VIP Craft Cup Competition, which has become Sonoma County's largest craft brew competition. Modeled after great beer and microbrew competitions from around the world, the Craft Cup will feature dozens of renowned breweries and brewmasters who compete head to head in a juried competition known as the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Competition. Industry-leading judges will set out to name the true winner of Battle of the Brews, the Craft Cup Best of Show, along with category favorites and winners.

For $100, attendees to the VIP Craft Cup will enjoy all-inclusive access to:

•Special edition and limited release craft brews only available during the Craft Cup
•Free food tastings at the Craft Cup Food Competition, a gourmet food competition
•Opportunities to meet brewmasters and brewery representatives in an intimate setting
•Shorter lines and early access to the event (held three hours before the Main Event)
•The chance to win one-of-a-kind raffle prizes or bid on unique silent auction items
•Live entertainment from one of Sonoma County’s most popular bands
•Free access to the Main Event

The VIP Craft Cup Competition will start at 12PM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, with free access to the Main Event at 3PM (enter at the Grace Pavilion).


2. Main Event Ticket

Immediately following the VIP Craft Cup Competition, the People’s Choice Main Event will host dozens of craft beers and food vendors. Since 1996, the People's Choice Main Event has become a local favorite celebrating craft beer, food, and live music, all while raising money for local charitable organizations, from the Sonoma County Children’s Museum to Chop’s Teen Club, local Boys & Girls Clubs, The Children’s Village and more. And for the first time, the Main Event will be held beyond the walls of the Grace Pavilion, all within the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

For $50, attendees to the Main Event will enjoy all-inclusive access to:

•Dozens of craft brews from breweries in Sonoma County and across the country
•Free food tastings from local chefs and restaurants
•Live entertainment from one of Sonoma County’s most popular bands

The Main Event will start at 3PM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds (enter at the Grace Pavilion).

Earlier Event: March 28
March Business Meeting
Later Event: April 25
April Business Meeting